The Mustangs fell to The Golden Hurricane in a defensive struggle at Moody Coliseum Sunday, 42-39.

While the entire game was a close contest, the Mustangs saw the game ball in Tulsa’s hands with only seconds left.

Both teams were kept under 20 points in the first half.

Tulsa maintained the lead until the beginning of the second half.

Akil Simpson scored a fastbreak layup, making the score 19-20.

The teams fought for the lead throughout the second half. SMU’s defense forced 25 turnovers, but converted for only 15 points.

The Mustangs shot 23.8 percent in field goals. The defense held Tulsa to 32.7 percent.

The Mustangs and The Golden Hurricane both went through two lead changes.

SMU’s largest lead was by six points in the second half; Tulsa’s was by 10 in the first half.

The board read 25-25 with 14 minutes to go.

With 1:33 left in the game, the score was 39-39. SMU missed two last minute jumpers and one three-pointer.

Tulsa’s Chanice Scott responded with a successful last second three-pointer, her third one of the game.

Simpson led the Mustangs with 13 points.

She also had 10 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season.

Elliott followed with 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.

Senior guard Samantha Mahnesmith scored nine points with four rebounds and four assists.

This loss broke SMU’s four-game winning streak, leaving them 11-9 overall and 4-3 in Conference USA.

They are ranked fourth in the league.

The Mustangs hit the road for their next two games. They face Houston (1-6) on Thursday and Tulane (3-3) Sunday.

The mustangs look to regain their momentum at the next home game Feb. 9 against Memphis (5-1) who is currently second in the league.